Brittney Griner could be the last American basketball star in Russia
US government says player is wrongfully detained in Russia for drug charges
Peace in Ukraine: What will it take and how can it happen?
Contours of a deal are already visible, but there’s likely to be a lot more bloodshed first
Turkish opposition vows to overturn Gezi protesters’ jail sentences
Philanthropist Osman Kavala jailed for life without parole over 2013 demonstrations
Zelenskiy: Russia committing ‘most terrible war crimes’ since second World War
Troops killed families, tried to burn bodies, people were shot in the street, president claims
In The News podcast: Is Russia operating a sophisticated spy ring in Dublin?
Why does Russia need more than 30 diplomats in Ireland and what are they all doing?
Russian ambassador accuses Ukraine of faking images of civilians suffering
Yuri Filatov says civilians in besieged city of Mariupol are being used as human shields
Russia says it will ‘dramatically’ scale back military activity around Kyiv
Deputy defence minister says move to ‘increase mutual trust’ after peace talks in Istanbul
When Irish ties are waning: Our diplomatic struggle in the United States
Ireland still punches above its weight on Capitol Hill, but the fight is becoming harder
North Korea accused of testing ICBM system and restoring nuclear test site
Reports suggest Pyongyang may resume testing long-range intercontinental ballistic missiles
US asks Honduras to arrest and extradite former president Juan Hernandez
Prosecutors in US repeatedly implicated him in his brother’s 2019 drug trafficking trial
Russian invasion of Ukraine could happen within a week, US warns
Western leaders discuss Ukraine crisis as Biden warns ‘things could go crazy quickly’
European stocks slip again with tech under pressure
STOXX 600 index down 0.4% in early trading, with Asian stocks also under pressure
Biden plans $424m initiative to support democracy around world
US president warns global leaders democracy needs champions in face of challenges
Israel to ban entry of all foreign visitors in response to Omicron variant
Britain, Germany and Italy detect cases of new Covid strain
Dyson dumps Malaysian supplier ATA over labour concerns
ATA has previously denied allegations of forced labour at its factories
New referral mechanism needed to support victims of trafficking, IHREC says
Rights and equality commission calls for specialised shelter for victims of trafficking
Up to 17 US missionaries and their families kidnapped in Haiti
Men, women and children captured by armed gang as they left orphanage in capital
US and Taliban leaders to discuss evacuees from Afghanistan
Talks will be first senior face-to-face meeting since US withdrawal from the country
Fishermen risk not qualifying for undocumented migrants scheme
Proposed scheme could exclude non-EEA workers, says ITF spokesman
US drone strike in Afghanistan killed seven children, family members say
Pentagon says it cannot dispute report as Isis claims rocket attack near Kabul airport
Afghanistan: Joe Biden defends decision to pull US troops as seven die in Kabul airport chaos
US presidents says mission in Afghanistan was never supposed to be nation building
US senior health official warns of ‘pandemic of the unvaccinated’
About 97% of people entering US hospitals with Covid-19 are unvaccinated
Merkel and Biden reassert ties between US and Germany
US president raises American concerns about Russian gas link with chancellor
Irish inaction creating culture of ‘impunity for traffickers’
US State Department document suggests response to issue among worst in EU
US poised to speed up visa process for Afghan citizens due to safety fears
House votes on Bill to assist people who helped US troops as Taliban influence grows
Few breakthroughs on EU-US strains as Biden-Putin meeting dominates US news
America Letter: It remains unclear if special envoy to Northern Ireland will be appointed
The Irish Times view on US-Russia relations: managed confrontation
Expectations are low in advance of the meeting between Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin
US still reluctant to let non-Americans enter country from overseas
America Letter: Thousands working under temporary visas unable to travel home
Dedicated housing unit for trafficking victims to open in autumn
Department of Justice previously announced unit would open last year
Few signs that Biden is prepared to step up pressure on Israel
US insists it is working hard behind scenes to halt Gaza conflict as it again blocks UN statement
UN chief urges immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza
Security Council agreement proves elusive due to resistance from United States
Washington appears as steadfast as ever in support of Israel
As conflict with Palestinian militants escalates, Joe Biden makes clear where he stands
US defence contractor fined for exporting sensitive blueprints to Ireland
Honeywell manufactures aircraft and missile components for US military
Joe Biden’s Everything Doctrine belies a radical shift
The ‘American First’ legacy lives on in ways the Biden White House might not like to admit
India’s Covid-19 death toll surpasses 200,000 as sufferers scramble for limited oxygen
Ambulances queue for hours at makeshift crematoriums in New Delhi
Covid stopped my Trim homecoming and spared my mother’s blushes
Mexico to Meath cunning plan to beat US travel ban fell apart when I got virus
Two US men charged with aiding Ghosn’s escape arrive in Japan
Former Nissan chairman fled to escape charges of financial wrongdoing
Biden faces backlash as bin Salman goes unpunished for role in Khashoggi murder
US Wrap: Administration strongly criticised for decision not to sanction Saudi prince
Myanmar coup: UN condemns use of force against protesters
Thousands join demonstrations after most violent day of protests thus far
Myanmar: Police fire rubber bullets on most violent day of protests
Woman suffers gunshot wound to head as police crack down on demonstrations over coup
US embassy submits rezoning plan for Jurys Hotel
Current building ‘does not conform to new construction and security requirements’
US to end support for Saudi-led war in Yemen, says Biden
President lays out foreign policy priorities with promise to return US to leadership role
Sanctions loom for Myanmar’s generals as US declares military takeover a coup
US unable to contact country’s leaders since their arrests on Monday, says official
America’s new decision makers: Who’s who in the Biden cabinet
Experience the common denominator among new officials set to drive US policy
Paris accord not enough to tackle climate change, says John Kerry
April summit of world leaders announced by US special presidential envoy on climate
Joe Biden’s in tray: President faces daunting agenda after Trump era
Coronavirus and its economic impact biggest issues immediately facing new US president
Joe Biden appoints William Burns as CIA director
Veteran diplomat served at US State Department for 33 years
Washington is a shadow of its former self after 10 months of Covid-19
America Letter: US capital waits to greet President Biden amid a particularly tough year
US Food and Drug Administration set to grant emergency approval for Pfizer vaccine
Daily deaths from coronavirus continue to breach 3,000 mark in US
US considers Pfizer vaccine approval as Covid-19 deaths, infections soar
Canada approved jab with the first doses expected to arrive in the country next week
Seeking restart with Biden, Palestinians eye end to prisoner payments
Palestinian Authority pays prisoners held by Israel in a system critics call ‘pay to slay’
Trump fires election security official, claiming he made ‘highly inaccurate’ assertions
Chris Krebs dismissed via Twitter after statement saying election was most secure in US history
US election: Trump administration continues to claim win
Broad-based support from Republicans for US President’s efforts to challenge vote
Coronavirus: Global infections approach 30 million
Trials of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine remain on hold until midweek
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